Historically, going to the theatre has often been seen as the preserve of the elite – probably the London elite. But initiatives across the industry are driving change and improving access – and certainly an absolutely crucial aspect of this is increasing access for schools and young people. Of course, there is still more to do. A 2017 study by Shakespeare's Globe found that half of teenagers had never been to the theatre (Source: BBC News – www.bbc.co.uk/news/education). And in the context of the ever-increasing squeeze on school arts funding, genuine equity of access continues to prove challenging.
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